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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.22, 732.96 and 324.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.22, 732.96 and 324.58 is: 486.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.22 : 732.96 = 324.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.22/732.96 = 324.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.22x = 732.96 × 324.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.22x = 237,904.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,904.16/489.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.29

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